The Collaborative International Dictionary
Veratrine \Ve*ra"trine\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. v['e]ratrine. See Veratrum.] (Chem.) A poisonous alkaloid obtained from the root hellebore ( Veratrum) and from sabadilla seeds as a white crystalline powder, having an acrid, burning taste. It is sometimes used externally, as in ointments, in the local treatment of neuralgia and rheumatism. Called also veratria, and veratrina.
Wiktionary
n. A poisonous mixture of alkaloids (veratridines) obtained from the seeds of the sabadilla plant
Usage examples of "veratrine".
It should, however, be observed that curare, colchicine, and veratrine are musclepoisons-that is, act on nerves having some special relation with the muscles, and, therefore, could not be expected to act on Drosera.
Veratrine, action on Drosera, 204 Vessels in leaves of Drosera, 247 of Dionaea, 314 Vogel, on effects of camphor on plants, 209 W.
It should, however, be observed that curare, colchicine, and veratrine are musclepoisons-that is, act on nerves having some special relation with the muscles, and, therefore, could not be expected to act on Drosera.
If elements of this latter nature had been present in the leaves, it might have been expected that morphia, hyoscyamus, atropine, veratrine, colchicine, curare, and diluted alcohol would have produced some marked effect.
It was sent by the same person who stole in Barrios's office and shot him with an asphyxiating pistol which discharged a fatal quantity of pure veratrine full at him.